Human Rights and Activism

Human Rights and Activism

The books in this collection are about standing up, speaking out and taking action. These books will inspire the next generation to make the world a better place.

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The Composition

When soldiers take his friend's father away, things suddenly become complicated for Pedro, a situation all too familiar to children around the world.

The One and Only Question

It's Zeke's first day at a new school and his head is filled with one question: what will he do when they call him the N-word like at his old school?

The Prisoner and the Writer

An illustrated, middle-grade treatment of the Dreyfus Affair told from the perspectives of Jewish army captain Alfred Dreyfus and writer Emile Zola.<\/strong><\/p>

The Scooter Twins

Twins Melvin and Melanie are excited to get their first mobility scooters. But will it change how the world sees them and how they see themselves?

The Sunshine Project

In the final book in the Book Uncle trilogy, Anil faces a dilemma when the city decides to build a solar panel factory on the site of a mangrove forest.

Three Wishes

Deborah Ellis presents the stories of children of the war-torn Middle East, based on interviews with Israeli and Palestinian children.

Wangari Speaks Out

Wangari Maathai was the first African woman and first environmentalist to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. Her speech is part of the Speak Out series.

War at the Snow White Motel and Other Stories

An insightful and funny new collection of short stories from award-winning author Tim Wynne-Jones.

What Milly Did

The extraordinary story of the woman who made plastics recycling possible.

Words Matter

A lyrical, illustrated account of the student-led White Rose Resistance, and the enduring power of words and personal sacrifice.